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| | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 | does anyone have a recommendation for a 80-100 amp alternator? part # (napa etc.). my generator finally crapped out and instead of rebuilding, i'm going to upgrade to an alternator. thanks for your time. -DVZ | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 | i looked at the mad electrical link on alternators and i know that i want to get a single wire, however i'm unsure about the position (i.e. 3:00). its for a 235 engine. no a/c or anything like that just replacing the 12v gen with "v" grove. -DVZ | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | your best bet would be to check the wrecking yards, you're gonna need the mounts and adjuster arm from a later GM 6, like the 230/250, might find the whole works at a good price .... also if you don't have a lot of extra electrical goodies you could do fine with 45-65 amp
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 | thanks bill. i just have a radio in it. nothing fancy. i have a friend w/ a machine shop, so fabbing the mounts wont be a problem. i just wanted to go w/ a new alternator due to my luck. something about a warranty eases my mind. i was told i could obtain one from NAPA for around 60-80 bucks-DVZ | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 84 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 84 | I found a 63 amp 10SI alternator off a 250 and Im also using the base that bolts to the block. Im goin to fab up an adjuster at work tomorrow so that it fits the 235
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I bought my 6v alternator & mount from these folks. The mounts are a bit on the expensive side.
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